How can I remove antvirus XP 2008 from my computer?

Question

How can I remove antvirus XP 2008 from my computer?

Answer 1

It is very likely a Smitfraud infection. Fake and phony 'warnings' to try and con you into purchasing a rogue software to 'fix' the problem.

It should actually be called extortion-ware. First they infect your computer and then they want money to 'cure' it.

All of these are specialised removal tools for this type of fake, rogue advertising of useless malware removal softwares. (Zlob/Smitfraud infections.).

SmitfraudFix:

http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix...

RogueFix:

http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/rog...

RogueRemover:

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/R...

Almost all "general purpose","all-in one" spyware and virus removal programs such as AVG Anti-virus, Norton, McAfee or Spybot S & D cannot remove it, as you may have already found out.

Answer 2

Antivirus XP is a new rogue anti-spyware program - a fake spyware remover, which uses trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, to enter the system. This parasite is a clone of Antivirus 2008, which has been very popular recently - this is more than evident when you count all the clones Antivirus 2008 has produced over the past few weeks.

Antivirus XP uses popups and fake system notifications as a means to intimidate the user by leading him to believe he is infected. This is usually false information, but this method is used to create a reason for the user to buy an antispyware program (to be more precise - Antivirus XP).

Antivirus XP is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it's homepage using your HOSTS file.

please check this link for the solution:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-...

http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-antiviru...

Answer 3

You already have the best answer from Soccer Dave....Malwarebytes will remove it for you.

Answer 4

You need a program called Malwarebytes - http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

The 2 others programs that could remove it are:

SuperAntispyware - http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware...

SmitfraudFix - http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.p...